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SCORCHED

(adj.sat, verb, adj.)

Definitions

There are 10 meanings of the word Scorched.

How to pronounce scorched:

Scorched - as an adjective satellite

Dried out by heat or excessive exposure to sunlight

Example: "A vast desert all adust"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
adustbakedparchedsunbaked

Having everything destroyed so nothing is left salvageable by an enemy

Example: "Sherman's scorched earth policy"

Scorched - as a verb

To burn the surface of something so as to discolour it

To wither, parch or destroy something by heat or fire, especially to make land or buildings unusable to an enemy

(to cause) to become scorched or singed

To move at high speed (so as to leave scorch marks on the ground, physically or figuratively).

To burn; to destroy by, or as by, fire.

To attack with bitter sarcasm or virulence.

To ride a bicycle furiously on a public highway.

Scorched - as an adjective

Dried, damaged or burnt by exposure to sunlight or heat.

Example Sentences

"The scorched earth resulted from the devastating wildfire."
"The scorched remains of the building stood as a haunting reminder of the fire."
"We enjoyed a picnic under the shade of the scorched oak tree."
"The scorched popcorn in the microwave set off the fire alarm."
"Her scorched fingers reached for the ice pack to soothe the burn."
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Word Game Points

Is SCORCHED a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, scorched is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
US/CA Valid UK/EU Valid

SCORCHED has a SCRABBLE points total of 16.

Is SCORCHED a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, scorched is valid for Words With Friends
Valid Word
SCORCHED has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 17.

Is SCORCHED a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, scorched is valid for WordFeud
Valid Word
SCORCHED has a WORDFEUD points total of 18.

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